Revocation of charity registrations

Summary#

The Canada Revenue Agency published a notice titled Revocation of registration of charities under the Income Tax Act. It lists dozens of registered charities whose registrations are being revoked for failing to meet filing requirements, with the revocations effective on June 27, 2026. The notice is signed by Sharmila Khare, Director General, Charities Directorate.

What it does#

• Says the CRA sent notices of intention to revoke the registration of many charities because they did not meet required filing rules.
• States the revocations are effective on the date the notice appeared in the Canada Gazette (June 27, 2026).
• In practical terms, the listed organizations are removed from the list of registered charities and can no longer act as registered charities (for example, they cannot issue official tax receipts for donations).

Who's affected#

• The specific charities named in the Gazette notice (the list includes dozens of groups across provinces). Examples include CENTRE DE LA PETITE ENFANCE LA JOYEUSE ÉQUIPÉE, LIBRA HOUSE INC., CHALLENGE - DISABILITY RESOURCE GROUP, MIRAMICHI SENIOR CITIZENS HOME INC., and THE NEWFOUNDLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY.
• Donors to those charities, who may not be able to receive official donation receipts from them going forward.
• Clients, volunteers, staff, and communities served by the listed organizations who could be affected if the groups lose funding or change services.

If it is unclear whether a particular organization has remedied the filing issue or appealed, the notice does not provide that information.

Why it matters#

• Losing registered status can reduce a charity’s ability to raise funds, since donors typically want official receipts for tax purposes.
• People who rely on services provided by the listed organizations could see disruptions if funding or operations are affected.
• If you donate to, work with, or receive services from an organization on the list, you may want to check directly with that group or with the Canada Revenue Agency to confirm its current status.